$37 – $51 / hour
Listed on General Mills’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A maintenance technician role at a General Mills facility in suburban Chicago that produces popular snack brands. This position suits experienced industrial maintenance professionals who can troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment across rotating 12-hour shifts and are interested in structured career advancement through skills development.
Our summary, not General Mills’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years industrial maintenance experience
- Mechanical knowledge including PLC operation, electrical motors, gearboxes
- Systems troubleshooting capability
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Work extended periods standing, walking, climbing, bending
- Work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- Climb and work at heights using stairs, ladders, lifts, platforms
- Follow food safety and quality standards
- Wear PPE including safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, hard cap, nets, gloves, masks
- Work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
- Willingness to work overtime, any shift including nights and holidays
- Age 18 or older
Nice to have
- AC/DC electrical systems repair and troubleshooting experience
- Electrical schematic reading and testing equipment use
- Basic shop equipment operation (mill, lathe, grinder, presses)